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Sekisui Kasei CoTSE:4228 -3.61%53 PB Ratio is 0.46 as of Jul. 24, 2026, which is 18% above its 10-year median of 0.39. GuruFocus rates TSE:4228 with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of 円358.26 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,575 Chemicals companies, Sekisui Kasei Co ranks better than 92.06% on this metric.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. As of today (2026-07-24), Sekisui Kasei Co's share price is 円508.00. Sekisui Kasei Co's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,100.51. Hence, Sekisui Kasei Co's PB Ratio of today is 0.46.
Warning Sign:
Sekisui Kasei Co Ltd stock PB Ratio (=0.47) is close to 5-year high of 0.52.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sekisui Kasei Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4228'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.27 Med: 0.39 Max: 1.14
Current: 0.45
During the past 13 years, Sekisui Kasei Co's highest PB Ratio was 1.14. The lowest was 0.27. And the median was 0.39.
TSE:4228's PB Ratio is ranked better than 92.06% of 1575
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.64
vs TSE:4228: 0.45
During the past 12 months, Sekisui Kasei Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -4.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -6.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -2.10% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Sekisui Kasei Co was 6.40% per year. The lowest was -7.30% per year. And the median was 3.05% per year.
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
Be Aware
Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
Sekisui Kasei Co PB Ratio Related Terms
Sekisui Kasei Co PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sekisui Kasei Co's PB Ratio can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Sekisui Kasei Co's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Sekisui Kasei Co PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sekisui Kasei Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sekisui Kasei Co's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
Sekisui Kasei Co (TSE:4228) has a PB Ratio of 0.46 as of Jul. 24, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Sekisui Kasei Co and its competitors. This is 18% above median its historical median of 0.39. Over the past decade, Sekisui Kasei Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.27 to 1.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Sekisui Kasei Co ranks #125 out of 1575 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 7.9%.
Is Sekisui Kasei Co's PB Ratio too high?
Sekisui Kasei Co's current PB Ratio of 0.46 is 18% above median its 10-year median of 0.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.27 to a high of 1.14. The Chemicals industry median PB Ratio is 1.64. Sekisui Kasei Co's value of 0.46 is 72% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sekisui Kasei Co ranks #125 out of 1575 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sekisui Kasei Co has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sekisui Kasei Co's PB Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Sekisui Kasei Co ranks #125 out of 1575 companies for PB Ratio. This places Sekisui Kasei Co in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.64. Sekisui Kasei Co's value of 0.46 is 72% below this benchmark. Historically, Sekisui Kasei Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.27 to 1.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.39 vs. the industry median of 1.64, Sekisui Kasei Co has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good PB Ratio for a Chemicals company?
The median PB Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.64, based on 1,575 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sekisui Kasei Co's current PB Ratio of 0.46 is 72% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Sekisui Kasei Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sekisui Kasei Co's current PB Ratio is 0.46, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 0.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sekisui Kasei Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sekisui Kasei Co (TSE:4228) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円358.26, compared to a current price of 円508.00 — trading 41.8% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.46, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 0.39 and 72% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.64. Sekisui Kasei Co's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sekisui Kasei Co (TSE:4228), the current PB Ratio is 0.46 as of Jul. 24, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Sekisui Kasei Co (TSE:4228) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sekisui Kasei Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円508.00 is trading 41.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円358.26.
GuruFocus considers Sekisui Kasei Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4228:
PB Ratio: 0.46 (18% above median its 10-year median of 0.39)
GF Value™: 円358.26 vs. price of 円508.00 (41.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 72% below the Chemicals median (#125 of 1575)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4228 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sekisui Kasei Co Ltd is a plastic provider solution company. The company is engaged in manufacture and sale of foamed plastic and other plastic products. It operates in two segments, Human Life, and Industry. The products in human life segment include Eslen beads, Eslen sheet, Eslen wood, Interforms, ES molded products such as ES Dan mat, Eslen block used in agricultural and fishery materials, food packaging materials, distribution materials, construction materials, civil engineering materials. The products in Industry segment are Pioceran, Literon, Neomicrolen, Serpet, Techpolymer, Technogel, Techheater, Elastil, Formac, ST-LAYER used in automotive materials, vehicle parts packaging, industrial materials, industrial packaging, electronic component materials, medical and health materials.
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